One-Pot Mexican Black Bean and Rice Casserole with Chipotle Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

A comforting one-pot casserole blending black beans, rice, and smoky chipotle sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro for easy weeknight dinner. This Mexican-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, black beans, canned and drained, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, canned and drained
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tbsp chopped chipotle in adobo sauce, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup long grain white rice, 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 can (15 oz) drained black beans, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top. Cover again and let stand for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.